Group Finance Manager

Investigo Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious group business in Watford is seeking a Group Financial Manager to lead complex group consolidation and oversee statutory compliance. The successful candidate will earn a base salary of £75,000 with up to a 20% performance-related bonus. Essential qualifications include ACA or ACCA certification with 2-4 years of PQE in technical finance roles. The company is committed to career progression and offers flexible working arrangements and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in technical finance roles.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts across multiple entities.
• Ability to manage complex multi-entity accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex group consolidation processes across multiple subsidiaries.
• Produce high-quality management reporting packs for board and senior stakeholders.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation for multiple group entities.

Skills

Strong group consolidation experience with some leadership exposure

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Ambitious and eager to progress

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

Consolidation software

Job description

Overview

Group Financial Manager - Watford | £75,000 + up to 20% bonus | 2-4 years PQE

I'm excited to be partnering with a prestigious group business based in Watford to recruit a Group Financial Manager for what I can genuinely say is one of the most compelling finance opportunities I've seen this year.

About My Client

My client is a well-established, multi-entity group business with an outstanding reputation for developing finance talent. They're currently undergoing an exciting transformation programme and are looking to strengthen their finance team with a technically excellent professional who's ready to take their career to the next level. This organisation is genuinely committed to career development - I\'ve placed several candidates here over the years, and many have progressed to Finance Director level within 3-5 years. Their track record speaks for itself.

This role offers genuine technical depth and variety that you simply won\'t find elsewhere at this level

• Group Consolidations & Management:
  • Lead complex group consolidation processes across multiple subsidiaries
  • Oversee intercompany eliminations and consolidation adjustments
  • Manage comprehensive group management accounts within tight deadlines
  • Handle foreign currency translations and consolidation complexities
  • Supervise junior team members in consolidation activities
• Statutory Compliance & Coordination:
  • Oversee statutory accounts preparation for multiple group entities
  • Ensure full compliance with Companies House filing requirements across the group
  • Lead coordination with external auditors across group companies
  • Manage statutory reporting timelines and deliverables across complex group structures
• Financial Leadership & Analysis:
  • Produce high-quality management reporting packs for board and senior stakeholders
  • Lead development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models and analysis
  • Oversee month-end close processes across the group
  • Drive process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
• Technical Oversight & Control:
  • Manage complex accounting treatments including provisions, accruals, and deferrals
  • Oversee fixed asset registers and depreciation calculations across entities
  • Review journal postings and maintain robust month-end controls
  • Lead technical accounting research and provide guidance to team members

I need candidates with:

• Essential Qualifications:
• ACA qualified professionals seeking their second move from practice (Big 4/Top 10 preferred), OR
• ACCA qualified with demonstrable experience in large corporate or group environments
• Technical Experience (2-4 years PQE):
• Strong group consolidation experience with some leadership exposure
• Statutory accounts preparation across multiple entities
• Complex multi-entity accounting environments
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with consolidation software
• Experience managing audit processes and external auditor relationships
• Leadership Attributes:
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff members
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results through others
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ambitious and eager to progress in a group environment

What My Client Offers

• Immediate Package:
• £75,000 base salary
• Performance-related bonus up to 20% (£15,000)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career Development:
• Structured personal development plan created within your first month
• Regular progress reviews and clear progression pathway
• Exposure to senior leadership and board-level reporting
• Opportunity to lead transformation projects
• Fast-track progression opportunities - many of my previous placements have been promoted within 18 months
• Professional Growth:
• Work alongside highly experienced finance professionals
• Exposure to complex accounting challenges that will accelerate your development
• Opportunity to influence financial processes during transformation
• Cross-functional project involvement